Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chris-Craft Calypso 35 2021 vs Chris-Craft Corsair 36 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chris-Craft Calypso 35 2021 vs Chris-Craft Corsair 36 2006 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Chris-Craft Calypso 35 2021 at 37,0 ft versus Chris-Craft Corsair 36 2006 at 38,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Chris-Craft Calypso 35 2021 tips the scales at 23 250 lbs — 23 234 lbs more than the Chris-Craft Corsair 36 2006 at 16 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The Chris-Craft Calypso 35 2021 carries a rated maximum of 400 hp. Engine data for the Chris-Craft Corsair 36 2006 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Chris-Craft Corsair 36 2006 carries 286 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Chris-Craft Calypso 35 2021. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 11 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Chris-Craft Calypso 35 2021 and Chris-Craft Corsair 36 2006 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail37.00 ft
Length overall - Detail38 ft. 2 in. (11.6 m)
Length - Feet37
Length - Feet38
Length overall - Meters11.28
Length overall - Meters11.63
Length overall - Inches444
Length overall - Inches458
Beam11.00 ft
Beam12 ft. 7 in. (3.8 m)
Beam - Meters3.35
Beam - Meters3.84
Beam - Inches132
Beam - Inches151
Draft [max] - Detail3.00 ft
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (78.7 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft Min2.10 ft
Draft Minnot available
Displacement23250.00 lbs
Displacementnot available
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise20°
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail16,000 lbs. (7,258 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg7257.47
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.16
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters11.6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal286
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1082.63
Engine makeMercury Verado
Engine makenot available
Engine modelV1
Engine modelnot available
Horsepower400 hp
Horsepowernot available
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeInboard
Engine 2 Engine MakeMercury Verado
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Horsepower400 hp
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeoutboard
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardVolvo T-8.1 Gi MPI DP, 375 pshp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail286 gal. (1,083 l)
Operational Info
Water capacity37
Water capacity50 gal. (189 l)
Holding tank capacity - Gal24
Holding tank capacity - Gal29
Holding tank capacity - Liters90.85
Holding tank capacity - Liters109.78
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity4
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail29 gal. (110 l)
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeChris-Craft
Modelnot available
ModelCorsair 36
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2006